The Volkswagen Gol, a subcompact car, has been a significant part of the Latin American market since its introduction in 1980 by Volkswagen do Brasil. Acting as Volkswagen’s entry-level car in the region, the Gol succeeded popular models like the Volkswagen Type 1 (Fusca) and the Volkswagen Brasilia.

The Gol has seen various iterations over the years, including three- and five-door hatchbacks, different sedan models like the Volkswagen Voyage, station wagons known as the Volkswagen Parati, and utility vehicles such as the two-door single and extra-cab coupé, the Volkswagen Saveiro. In North America, variants like the Voyage and Parati were marketed as the Volkswagen Fox between 1987 and 1993.

One of the Gol’s significant achievements is its dominating presence in the Brazilian automotive market, being the best-selling car in the country for an impressive 27 years straight, from 1987 to 2014. Additionally, the Volkswagen Gol has been the leading car in Argentina since 1988. With approximately five million units manufactured in South America since its launch, the Gol has solidified its place in the region’s automotive landscape. Notably, in March 2013, the cumulative production of Gol and its derivatives reached a milestone of 10 million units.

Key Points:
1. The Volkswagen Gol is a subcompact car that has been manufactured in Latin America since 1980.
2. It succeeded popular Volkswagen models like the Type 1 (F

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